- 41. Real Posi for my TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jul 1995 10:22:52 -0500 (CDT)
- I currently have a "detroit locker" with 4-1 gearing in my TR4. It has really helped my autocrossing but I think the locker is tearing up my tranny (all that clunking can't be doing it good). I love
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00015.html (8,103 bytes)
- 42. Re: Commission Numbers?? (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Thu, 6 Jul 1995 13:16:31 -0500 (CDT)
- OR... When informed that the car was a Triumph an NOT an MG, got a response of... "Oh... When did MG make the Triumph?" Greg Petrolati gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L) "That's not a leak...
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00057.html (7,630 bytes)
- 43. Re: British tele humor (no lbc content) (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 07:45:26 -0500 (CDT)
- An oldie too be sure but a goodie (my triceratops is still in stiches). gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L) "That's not a leak... My car is just marking its territory!" Greg Petrolati, Champai
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00073.html (7,169 bytes)
- 44. Re: Real Posi for my TR4 (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Fri, 7 Jul 1995 07:53:28 -0500 (CDT)
- Sounds good... but expensive. I believe it's a "locker" (owing to Moss motors description of the beast and somewhat more delicate than the ex-Denny Wilson race unit that's in my `4. I can ask for muc
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00074.html (7,694 bytes)
- 45. Re: VBL, TRF, Moss, & Others (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Tue, 11 Jul 1995 08:09:17 -0500 (CDT)
- Michael and all, I've just GOT to add my tuppence to this fray... I'll begin by saying I'm an unabashed TRF supporter. I've been so for years. I feel that they've been in my corner for parts, advice
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00138.html (8,388 bytes)
- 46. Re: TSSC Stafford (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 07:45:55 -0500 (CDT)
- My astronomy friends tell me that before the sun cools that much, it will become a "red giant" and grow to the size that will include where earth orbits now (which will be terribly hard on the paint)
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00154.html (8,424 bytes)
- 47. Re: TSSC Stafford (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jul 1995 16:47:00 -0500 (CDT)
- Good point! Though I think the fellow was off (timetable-wise) by several billion years... but whose counting? A little cooked??? Still not too good for that paint job... Off planet's the way to go..
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00171.html (8,272 bytes)
- 48. Re: Thanks..TR Overheating (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jul 1995 07:42:55 -0500 (CDT)
- A few years back there were a number of "sleeved" thermostats available from TRF. Aparently the t-stat's design was the same as specified for a lift truck (read forklift) I think. A bunch of them wer
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00181.html (8,174 bytes)
- 49. Re: TR4A manifold wanted (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Mon, 17 Jul 1995 07:58:15 -0500 (CDT)
- I don't think you can use what I paid as a gauge on what you'll pay however back in `86 I paid $20 for a two HS6 SUs AND the manifold they were attached to. The fellow I bought them from was in the p
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00211.html (7,438 bytes)
- 50. Re: RHD '66 TR4A (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jul 1995 13:48:28 -0500 (CDT)
- I don't think that you'll have too many problems parts-wise except for those directly effected by where the steering column is located. Those, should you need to order them can be gotten from "across
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00241.html (8,314 bytes)
- 51. Re: Crystalized tube header (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 1995 16:01:39 -0500 (CDT)
- British Frame & Engine advertises a stainless steel header. Call Ken and see if he has one in stock (818) 443-0939 gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L) "That's not a leak... My car is just mark
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00357.html (7,098 bytes)
- 52. Re: TR4 Grille (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 1995 07:59:59 -0500 (CDT)
- Have you taken off the turn signals and parking lights? I think they may be bolted through the grill, if not, their rubber fittings may prevent the grill's easy removal. Also, access to the bolts on
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00390.html (7,626 bytes)
- 53. Re: TR-4 w/posi-trac (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Thu, 27 Jul 1995 07:51:19 -0500 (CDT)
- Pat, I was looking for a clutch type posi that would replace the "locker" type posi that was installed in my TR4 a couple of years ago. I'm afraid that the shock transmitted to the transmission throu
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00413.html (7,929 bytes)
- 54. Re: Parts suppliers (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 08:53:38 -0500 (CDT)
- I'll add my name to the long list of those who recommend TRF above all the other suppliers... But will either put up with the BS or higher prices of other supliers if TRF is currently out of stock of
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00426.html (8,890 bytes)
- 55. Re: TR-4 w/posi-trac (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 09:09:41 -0500 (CDT)
- Pat, It would be a simple switch. Just go out to your favorite previously owned Triumph or British car parts supplier (read wrecking yard)Buy a whole rear axle assy. and replace the one in your car w
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00428.html (7,972 bytes)
- 56. Re: TR6 Fr. Suspension problems pt 2 (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Fri, 28 Jul 1995 10:36:52 -0500 (CDT)
- Hey guys, Does the car REALLY sag? I measured my TR4 and it definitely sags about 1/2" on the driver's side I then checked the frame heighth and found it to be even. After fiddling with the body spac
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00431.html (7,972 bytes)
- 57. Re: Bownes (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Mon, 31 Jul 1995 08:10:52 -0500 (CDT)
- Sorry to hear about your infirmity... There are a few arachnids that like to take revenge for all thier bretheren (and sisteren) squished... If it WAS a spider, My bet's on the ever popular brown rec
- /html/triumphs/1995-07/msg00463.html (7,809 bytes)
- 58. Re: TR3 Front Brake Calipers (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Wed, 2 Aug 1995 12:20:50 -0500 (CDT)
- Okay, I'll play the "dim Colonial"... What part of a mole shifts that it would require a special spanner to put things right?:-) I mean, them's critters... ain't they? Maybe it's the wrench you use t
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00049.html (8,802 bytes)
- 59. Re: TRF Bankruptcy Rumor (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 08:00:19 -0500 (CDT)
- Probably, the same "Lamar" that said Moss was about to buy TRF last year...(DEEP SIGH) Glad you squished this one too. Greg gpetrola@prairienet.org 1962 TR4 (CT4852L) "That's not a leak... My car is
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00063.html (7,146 bytes)
- 60. Re: More posturing from atop an altitudinous equine (score: 1)
- Author: Gregory Petrolati <gpetrola@prairienet.org>
- Date: Thu, 3 Aug 1995 14:14:01 -0500 (CDT)
- I don't know about you but I jumped at the chance to help the good squire with the "INN". He and his have gone the extra mile for me on numerous occasions. It was a priviledge to add a tad for "poste
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00080.html (7,939 bytes)
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